Special areas of expertise in manual therapy include Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT), Maitland Therapy, and Fascial Manipulation.
Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT)
Orthopedic manual therapy is a branch of physiotherapy that involves a detailed examination of the nervous, muscular, and joint structures. Based on the findings, a therapy plan is created to correct functional disorders.
OMT physiotherapy includes various manual techniques, manipulations if needed, and therapist-guided active exercises aimed at improving or restoring joint mobility.
Only physiotherapists or doctors with specialized training in OMT are qualified to provide OMT therapy. Appointments with an OMT therapist can be made with or without a referral. The duration and frequency of treatments are determined either by the physician’s referral or, in the absence of a referral, by the therapist’s professional assessment.
Maitland therapy
Maitland is the most widely used method of orthopedic manual physiotherapy (OMT) in the world. It is based on a thorough patient interview, examination, and the formation of a precise symptom profile.
Based on the interview, a physical examination is performed to identify movements and positions that provoke symptoms. This helps assess tissue sensitivity, the severity of the issue, and the relationship between pain and function.
Maitland therapy employs manual techniques and therapeutic exercises.
Progress is evaluated through ongoing interviews and physical examinations. This repeated analytical assessment process ensures that treatment is appropriately adjusted as it progresses.
Only physiotherapists who have received specific training in this method are qualified to provide Maitland therapy.
Fascial Manipulation (FM)
Fascial manipulation is a therapeutic method focused on improving the functional relationship between muscles and deep muscle fascia (connective tissue). According to current understanding, fasciae play a role in musculoskeletal disorders.
Fascial manipulation aims to identify and localize the specific fascial area linked to a certain restricted movement. By manipulating this precisely defined fascial area, it is possible to restore range of motion and reduce pain.
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